Zambia Independent Tabloid

The Food Reserve Agency (FRA) has signed a contract with Kenya's Baita Trading Company Limited for the export of 540,000 metric tonnes of White Grade A non-GMO maize, as Zambia's agricultural export earnings continue to rise. Last year, the country recorded a significant increase in agricultural exports, reaching US$1.1 billion compared to US$967 million in 2024. Speaking during the signing ceremony held at Cabinet Office in Lusaka today, Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet for Finance and Economic Development, Mr. Siazongo Siakalenge, challenged the business community and traders to take advantage of the opportunities arising from the surplus maize production by identifying export markets and contributing to economic growth in line with the Grow Zambia Agenda. Mr. Siakalenge observed that following the unprecedented increase in maize production, the country has sufficient maize stocks, resulting in stable mealie meal prices, with the surplus earmarked for export markets. He reveal...